Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

How many times have you contemplated quitting in your head? Let’s talk about that moment when quitting feels like the only option. You know the one—when everything seems too heavy, too hard, too slow, and that little voice starts whispering, “Just let it go. It’s not worth it.”

Nah. Don’t entertain it.

That urge to quit? It’s loud, it’s dramatic, and it shows up uninvited like it owns the place. But here’s the truth: it’s temporary. It’s a moment, not a mandate. And it’s usually a sign that you’re on the edge of something powerful. Growth. Breakthrough. Elevation.

You don’t get stronger by walking away. You get stronger by standing firm, even when your knees are shaking. You get wiser by pushing through confusion. You get better by showing up when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, and uncertain.

So when quitting comes knocking, don’t open the door. Don’t even peek through the blinds. Instead:

• Pause. Take a breath. Get quiet. Reconnect with your why.
• Reflect. Look at how far you’ve come. That progress didn’t happen by accident.
• Reframe. This isn’t the end—it’s a test. And you’ve passed harder ones before.
• Reach out. Talk to someone who reminds you of your power. Sometimes we forget, and that’s okay.

You’re not weak for feeling like quitting. You’re human. But you’re also resilient, brilliant, and built for this. So keep going. Keep building. Keep believing. Remember that you are FORD TOUGH!

Because the urge to quit might bang on your door—but you don’t have to let it in.

Joy Junkie!